More than 31 million Americans experience poor posture at some point, according to the American Chiropractic Association. Bad posture can lead to a range of health problems, including back and neck ...

Good posture is important for comfortable walking, especially if you are planning a long-distance hike. Following a few easy tips will allow walkers to breathe more easily and walk faster and further.

While it can be obvious to see the wear and tear a body goes through while doing manual labor, a desk job also can pose difficulties for a person's body. Sitting for eight hours a day can be ...

"Stand up straight." That's timeless advice we've probably heard at one time or another. It's worth heeding. Good posture is important to balance: by standing up straight, you center your weight over ...

While the number of steps that you need to take may vary according to your needs and requirements, just adding movement to your day can guarantee some extra health benefits, including a reduced risk ...

The habit of sitting down for a long time or using a smartphone for a long time easily causes curved shoulders and turtle necks. At first, it feels only a simple discomfort, but if left unattended, it ...

Poor posture can flatten out or accentuate the natural curves in our spines, causing chronic pain and serious health issues. In fact, this is becoming increasingly common due to the amount of time ...

Posture is an important part of health. Prolonged poor posture, such as slouching or leaning to one side, can lead to pain and discomfort. It has also been shown to increase the risk of cardiovascular ...

A body mechanics expert reveals the secret to how to train yourself to have better posture with a couple of simple posture exercises. “Posture” is probably the most powerful word in the English ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My grandmother lives with me, and she is always nagging me to "stand up straight" and "put your shoulders back." She says good posture will keep me healthy as I age. But I'm only 17.

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

So many aspects of our lives have changed in the past couple of years: our work commutes, our daily routines, our workouts, and—perhaps more unsuspectingly—our posture. Sore back, stiff neck, achy ...